Case Manager

Case Manager

Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Duties:

• Case Management - Ensure prompt access to quality medical care for employees on medical leave. Monitor appropriate medical treatment. Evaluate timely recovery from occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. Assist employees' access through the medical system. Communicate with employees, providers, and the Company about return-to-work status. Provide information to providers for placement consideration. Maintain contact with employees on medical leave to evaluate their progress. Contact all employees on medical leave to determine medical status. Address medical questions from individual employees or Branch management. Use early intervention to discourage prolonged medical leaves. Explore temporary work positions with the employee's respective facility. Coordinate the return to work process. Review company policy on narcotic medications before returning to work. Inform personnel as soon as possible when time off work may extend for over 1 year. Assist setup of Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs). Participate in Independent Medical Exam (IME) discussions. Work with TPA on WC cases encouraging more interaction and progress with each case.
• Report Preparation and Record Keeping - Prepare detailed reports for supervisors, leave administrators, and Medical Director. Troubleshoot problems in reports. Keep accurate records for management of lost time and productive workforce.
• Transitional Work Placement - Locate transitional work positions to accommodate job restrictions. Follow up with employee after any return to work with restrictions ensuring successful job placement and compliance.
• Miscellaneous - Complete communications and statistics as necessary. Participate in meetings to determine employee medical progress or job placement. Perform other duties as assigned, especially nursing ones. Work cooperatively with multiple departments. Foster cooperation and problem solving. Work to understand the position of others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years related experience.
• Registered Nurse credentialed by Degree or Diploma.
• Ability to have unrestricted licensure in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National certification as an Occupational Health Nurse (COHN/COHN-S).
• Certification as a Case Manager (CM/CCM).
• Competence with both Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in occupational health and/or case management.

Work Authorization: Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits: Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities